The provincial government of Zamboanga Del Norte promised a colorful and glittering show to highlight the official closing ceremony of 2012 Hudyaka Festival. The brigtening display of fireworks lasted for around 15 consecutive minutes. Incredible fireworks display heated and lit up the surrounding areas of Central Dipolog. Please forgive me as I did not have an acceptable shot of the fireworks display . I was having a hardtime shooting fireworks without a tripod. There were floats from different municipalities of Zamboanga Del Norte and we picked a nice float where we could perfectly shoot the fireworks display . In the end , we were thrilled by the magical display of fire in the sky.

I travelled all the way from Manila to Dipolog to be welcomed by the local government of Dipolog and the provincial tourism staff of Zanorte. They were very welcoming. I’m so glad that they now starting to embrace the power of social media through blogging. Blogging generally can help their local festival be known and help encourage tourists to visit the province.

It was such an incredible start and end of the festival . I just thought it was never-ending. Very brilliant display of fireworks in the sky which reminds me of the dazzling Pyrolympics 2012 last March at the Mall of Asia. I really felt so at home. Dipolog and the rest of the municipalities are such a beautiful city. It is very much the same of Metro Manila but more quiet and peaceful. It was definitely worth the trip.

Pinoy travel blogger banner at the provincial Capitol of Zamboanga Del Norte. We have not seen the rest of the tarpaulins though. But , honestly I bet you would have liked to see this banner by yourself. We chanced upon places worth visiting so I promise to keep you guys updated.

Meanwhile Pinoy Travel bloggers at the Hudyaka Zanorte 2012 would like to thank the following:

Hi Rossel, yes i used DSLR. “Hudyaka” is an old local dialect which means a “great moment of merry-making.” The Hudyaka Zanorte is an annual gathering of all the provinces towns to showcase the best of the whole Zamboanga del Norte .

Dipolog is in Zamboanga Del Norte which is a very peaceful and quiet province. Needless to say there are no terrorist groups in Zamboanga Del Norte lol. I can reassure that . Safe to travel? Yes very safe… I hope people from Zanorte read this post in this way they can leave comments too and tell us how safe it is to travel in their province.

I think , Ill be coming back at a later time. You too can join us next year if you like. Trust me, if you enjoyed Sinulog or Dinagyang , you will also feel the same excitement at the Hudyaka Festival . #roar

Tess Chancellor

Fireworks are awesome and the banner welcoming all you Pinoy Travel Bloggers are heartwarming.

Hi Tess, I was even more excited about the tarp more than the fireworks. I mentioned this numerous times but I personally commend people who initiated this project. The power of social media specially blogging is indeed powerful. I just hope that the local govermnt of different provinces follow what Zanorte started. Thanks for reading. Appreciate it.

The nearby city of Dapitan I think will be celebrating their Kinabayo Festival in July mga third week ata if Im not mistaken. Ganda dun promise ! Alam ko magaganda ang waterfalls dun which I havent tried yet. Time constraints talaga. But I ll be coming back…